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Axion F
Axion F
Manual
Content
Specifications
About the device
Description
Package Contents
Features
Components and Controls
Power supply
Precautions
Recommendations for Battery Use
Battery Charging
Battery Installation
External Power Supply
Getting Started
Interface
Status Bar
Quick Menu
Main Menu
Device Information
Functions
Amplification Level
Video Recording and Photography
Discrete Digital Zoom
PiP Function
Display-Off Function
Wi-Fi Function
Stadiametric Rangefinder
USB Connection
Software
Stream Vision 2
Firmware Update
Maintenance
Technical Inspection
Technical Maintenance and Storage
Troubleshooting
Legal Compliances and Disclaimers
Specifications
You can learn more about the main parameters here.
XM30F
Model XM30F
SKU 77473
Microbolometer
Type uncooled
Pixel Pitch, µm 12
Frame Rate, Hz 50
Optical
Characteristics
Optical
3
Magnification, x
Smooth Digital
3-12
Zoom
Relative Aperture,
1.2
D/f'
Minimum
Observation 3/3.28
Distance, m/y
Eye Relief
5
Diameter, mm
Angular Field of
View (Horizontal x 7.8x5.9
Vertical), degree
Linear Field of
View (Horizontal x
13.7x10.3
Vertical), m at
100 m
Eyepiece Focus
+4 / -5
Range, Diopter
Detection
Distance for Deer- 1300/1421.7
Sized Objects, m/y
Display
Type AMOLED
Operational
Characteristics
Battery
APS 3 Li-ion Battery Pack / 3200 mAh / DC
Type/Capacity/Nominal
3.7 V
Output Voltage
External Power
5 V (USB)
Supply
Degree of
Protection, IP IPX7
Code (IEC60529)
Operating
Temperature -25 … +40 / -13 – +104
Range, °C / °F
Dimensions,
144x40x69 / 5.67x1.46x2.72
mm/inch
Weight (without
0.25/8.81
battery), kg/oz
Video Recorder
Photo/Video
528х400
Resolution, Pixels
Video/Photo
.mp4 / .jpg
Format
Built-in Memory 16 GB
Wi-Fi Channel**
*Actual operating time will depend to what extent the Wi-Fi and built-in
video recorder is used.
These devices are designed for use both at night-time and during the day in
difficult weather conditions (fog, smog, rain), as well as where obstacles are
present that impede the detection of a target (branches, tall grass, dense
shrubs etc.).
Battery Charging
Battery Installation
Stream Vision 2
Package Contents
Axion F Thermal Imager
APS 3 rechargeable battery
Power Adapter
USB Cable
Carrying case
Hand strap
Quick User Manual
Lens-cleaning cloth
Warranty sheet
Features
Microbolometer pixel size is 12 microns
640x400 AMOLED display resolution
Compact size and light weight
Functional and ergonomic design
Eight color modes
Three calibration modes: Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic
Three levels of sensitivity enhancement: Normal, High, Ultra
Stadiametric Rangefinder
Display Off function
Defective pixel repair function
Updatable firmware
Wide operating temperature range (-25°С to +40°С / -13°F to +104°F)
Fully waterproof (IPX7 rated)
Video/Audio Recording
Battery Pack
Device is turned on
The icon in the status bar will flash when the battery is low. The battery
needs to be charged.
Option 1
1. Install the battery (10) into its slot on the device case (14) by aligning
the icons to form a ‘dot’ on the unit and the battery.
2. Attach a USB cable (15)to the microUSB connector (8) on the device.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (15) to the power adapter (16)
or to a USB socket connected to another power sources with rated
output of 5V or less.
4. Connect the power adapter (16) to the mains power supply (17).
5. Wait until the battery is fully charged (LED indicator off, indication in
the status bar: )
Option 2
1. Insert the battery (10) fully along the guide rail into the APS* charger
slot (11).
2. Point A on the battery and Point B on the charger should be aligned.
3. Two batteries* can be charged at the same time – a second slot is
provided for this.
4. Attach the microUSB plug on the USB cable (15) to the microUSB
connector on the power adapter (16). Plug the device into a 100–240V
power outlet (17).
5. Attach the second plug of the microUSB cable to the socket (12) of the
charger (11).
6. The LED indicator (13)will light up battery charge status (see table).
7. Wait until the battery is fully charged (LED indication (13): ).
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* Available separately
**The indicator displays the current level of charge of the battery for 30
seconds when the APS charger is not plugged in. When the power is
connected, the display shows the current status of the battery constantly,
the LEDs additionally flickering to indicate the battery charging process.
Battery Installation
1. Insert the battery (10) into the assigned slot on the device’s casing
(14), aligning the images to form a ‘dot’ on the instrument (C) and the
battery (A).
2. When properly installed, the battery is locked into the slot with a
special clip.
3. To remove the battery from the device, press the Battery Release
button (9).
External Power Supply
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Power can be supplied from an external source such as a 5 V power bank.
1. Attach the external power source to the device's USB connector (8).
2. The device will switch to operation from the external power source,
while the APS3 battery will be gradually recharged.
3. An icon of a battery will appear on the display showing its charge
as a percentage.
4. If the device is operated from an external power source and the APS3
battery is not connected, an icon is displayed.
5. When the external power supply is disconnected, the device switches
to the internal power supply without the device powering off.
Important!Power Bank must be connected to the device with the battery
installed.
1. Remove the lens cover (7). Secure the cover to the strap using the
magnet built into the cover.
2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (5)
3. Adjust the resolution of the icons on the display by rotating the diopter
adjustment ring on the eyepiece (1).
4. To focus on the object under observation, rotate the lens focus ring (6).
5. Select the desired calibration mode in the main menu: Manual (M),
Semi-automatic (SA) or Automatic (A).
6. Calibrate the image with a short press of the ON/OFF (5) button
(where calibration mode SA or M has been selected). Close the lens
cap before manual calibration.
7. Select the required amplification level (“Normal” , “High”
, “Ultra” ) by briefly pressing the UP (4) button.
8. Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the MENU (3) button to
adjust the brightness, contrast and smooth digital zoom (for more
details see the Quick Menu section).
9. Turn the device off with a long press of the ON/OFF (5).
Start/pause/resume video
short press
recording
Navigation
short press
downwards/leftwards
The status bar is at the bottom of the display and displays information on
the actual operating status of the device, including:
Color Mode:
- White hot
- Black hot
Amplification level
Smoothing Filter (displayed when the function is on)
Calibration Mode (in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer
will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 3 seconds
before automatic calibration begins).
Microphone
Magnification
Wi-Fi Connection
Time
Power Indication:
The basic settings (adjusting brightness and contrast, using the Stadiametric
Rangefinder function) can be changed using the quick access menu.
Press and hold the MENU (3) button to exit the menu or wait for 10
seconds to exit automatically.
Amplification Level
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High
Ultra
4. When the video recording starts, the icon will disappear and the
REC icon and timer in MM:SS (Minutes:Seconds) format will appear .
5. Pause and resume recording video with a short press of the DOWN/REC
(2) button.
7. Video files are saved to the built-in memory card after the video
recording has been stopped.
8. Press and hold theDOWN/REC (2) button to switch between the Video
and Photomodes (Video-> Photo-> Video…)
2. Press the DOWN/REC (2) button briefly to take a photo. The icon
flashes – the photo file is being saved to the built-in SD card.
Notes:
You can enter and operate the menu during video recording.
Recorded videos and photos are saved to the internal memory card in
the format img_xxx.jpg (photos), video_xxx.mp4 (videos).
Videos are recorded in clips with a maximum duration of 5 minutes. The
number of recorded files is limited by the capacity of unit’s internal
memory.
Regularly check the free capacity of the internal memory and move
recorded footage to other storage media to free up space on the internal
memory card.
In case of a memory card error, you can use the format function in the
General Settings section of the main menu.
When the Display Off function is activated, video recording continues to
run in the background.
Discrete Digital Zoom
The device functionality allows you to quickly increase the base
magnification (see Optical Magnification line in the table of
Technical Specifications) by 2 or 4 times as well as return to the base
magnification.
The PiP (Picture-in-Picture) function allows you to see both the main image
and a magnified image in a dedicated window.
To turn on and off the PiP function see the PiP Mode section.
Press and hold the UP (4) button to change the magnification ratio in
the PiPwindow.
The zoomed image is displayed in a dedicated window, while the image
in the rest of the screen is displayed at base magnification 3x.
When the PiP is turned on you can control both the discrete and smooth
digital zoom. In this case the zoom value changes only take place in the
dedicated window.
When the PiP function is turned off, the screen will display at the
magnification that was set in PiPmode.
Display-Off Function
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This function darkens the screen, which aids the user’s concealment.
However, the device stays on.
When this function is in use, the device switches to the standby mode,
which allows it to be switched on quickly if necessary.
1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (5) button. The
display will turn off, the current time and the "Display off"icon will
appear.
2. Turn the display back on with a short press of theON/OFF (5) button.
3. When you press and hold the ON/OFF (5) button, the display shows
the "Display off"icon with a countdown. Pressing & holding the button
down for the duration of the countdown will power the device off
completely.
Wi-Fi Function
The device has a function enabling wireless communication with external
devices (smartphone or tablet) via Wi-Fi.
Notes:
There are three predefined values for the reference objects: Hare - 0.3
m height, Boar - 0.7 m height, Deer - 1.7 m height.
Before it appears on the display, a measured distance value is rounded
up to 5m for larger values and rounded down to 1m for smaller values.
To select the unit of measurement (Meters or Yards), go to the General
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Settings menu item => Units of Measure submenu.
USB Connection
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1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Micro-USB (9) port of your
device and the other end to the USB port of your PC / laptop.
2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF(5) button (a
device that has been turned off cannot be detected by your computer).
3. Your device will be detected by the computer automatically; no drivers
need to be installed.
4. Two connection modes will appear on the display: Power and Memory
Card(external storage device).
5. Select the connection mode with the UP (4)/DOWN (2) buttons.
6. Confirm the selection with a short press of the MENU (3) button.
Power
In this mode the device is detected by the computer as a flash card. This
mode is designed for work with the files saved in the device's memory.
The device's functions are not available in this mode; the device turns
off automatically.
If video recording was in progress when the connection was made,
recording stops and the video is saved.
If the device is in Memory Card mode and is disconnected from USB,
the device will remain on.
Stream Vision 2
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Firmware Update
1. Download the free Stream Vision 2 App in Google Play or App Store.
2. Connect your Pulsar device to your mobile device (smartphone or
tablet).
3. Launch Stream Vision 2 and go to section “Settings”.
4. Select your Pulsar device and press “Check firmware update”.
5. Wait for the update to download and install. Pulsar device will reboot
and will be ready to operate.
Important:
Wipe the exterior surfaces of metal and plastic parts with a cotton cloth.
Do not use chemically active substances, solvents, etc. as these will
damage the paint.
Clean the electric contacts of the Battery Pack and the device's battery
slot using a non-greasy organic solvent.
Check the objective and eyepiece lenses and if required, remove dust
and sand from the optics (it is preferable to use a non-contact method).
Cleaning of the exterior surfaces of the optics should be done with
cleaners designed especially for this purpose.
Store the device in a carrying case. Remove the Battery Pack for long-
term storage.
Troubleshooting
For technical support please contact support@pulsar-vision.com.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the devices can also be found
in the FAQ section.
Solution
Solution
Possible cause
Solution
Calibration is required.
Solution
If the image does not clear after calibration, you need to recalibrate.
Solution
Delete the network and connect again using the password saved in the
device.
Possible cause
The device is in an area with too many Wi-Fi networks that may be
causing signal interference.
Solution
Possible cause
The device has a 5 GHz network enabled, but the smartphone only
supports 2.4 GHz.
Solution
Solution
Relocate smartphone or tablet into the Wi-Fi signal line of sight.
Solution
Solution
The ability to use a USB cable from other manufacturers with the device
may be limited.
Legal Compliances and
Disclaimers
Attention! A license is required for Axion Thermal Imager when exporting
outside your country.
The manufacturer reserves the right at any time, without mandatory notice,
to make changes to the package contents, design and characteristics that
do not impair the quality of the product.